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Manager, Transportation
- Caterpillar, Inc. (Morton, IL)
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Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Our **Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)** is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.
The **Manager, Transportation** for Caterpillar’s Equipment Processing Centers (EPC’s) you will manager a global team, with responsibilities to develop, implement and run supply and inventory operations for the global EPC network. Caterpillar’s EPC’s are logistics hubs within the Caterpillar network making product availability quicker for our customers and supporting cost efficiencies through various capabilities including late stage differentiation, re-assembly, Merge in Transit and work tools distribution.
Additional Information:
+ **Location:** Morton, IL (United States)
+ **Required Travel:** 20% (Domestic/International)
+ **US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered:** None
+ **Relocation Assistance Offered:** None
What You Will Do:
+ Developing, implementing, and managing complex supply chain streams.
+ Managing relationships and processes with internal and external suppliers to ensure adequate product supply to meet inventory strategies and enable Finish to Order, Merge in Transit operations and work tools distribution.
+ Establishing effective linkages, partnerships, and best practices with clients, business partners and internal functions.
+ Performing analysis of supply chain trends, production schedules, forecast, on-time delivery, and inventory strategies and recommending improvements to the supply chain performance.
+ Manage inventory accuracy across all EPC locations, including cycle count and annual counts.
+ Help shape the future of the EPC supply strategy based on PSLD capabilities, growth and efficiency targets.
+ Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.
What You Have (Basic Requirements):
+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
+ **Continuous Transformation:** Knowledge of evolving the business to remain competitive; ability to understand, adapt oneself to, respond to and proactively seek changes and innovation in the business environment to improve the competitive advantage of an organization.
+ **Transportation:** Knowledge of transportation; ability to transport materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers.
+ **Logistics Management:** Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.
+ **Problem Solving:** Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
+ **Analytical Thinking:** Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
+ **Decision Making and Critical Thinking:** Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
+ **Process Management:** Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
+ **Relationship Management:** Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
What You Will Get:
Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=39) – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=25) and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo) at Caterpillar.
About Caterpillar:
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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Summary Pay Range:
$147,760.00 - $221,640.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
+ Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
+ Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
+ 401(k) savings plans*
+ Health Savings Account (HSA)*
+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
+ Health Lifestyle Programs*
+ Employee Assistance Program*
+ Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
+ Career Development*
+ Incentive bonus*
+ Disability benefits
+ Life Insurance
+ Parental leave
+ Adoption benefits
+ Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
January 8, 2026 - January 21, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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